Sliding Patio Doors

Sliding Glass Doors
are a common point of entry, to help secure your sliding glass door:

If your sliding glass door opens on the outside of the frame, install anti-lift guards (small L-shaped brackets) in the frame above and below the closed sliding patio door to prevent the door from being lifted out of the frame.

If your sliding glass door opens on the outside, Install a patio locking bar at waist level to prevent prying (see photo below). Patio locking bars are available at all home hardware stores.

If your door opens on the inside of the frame, install a wooden stick in the bottom of the frame to prevent prying.

When installing additional locks on your sliding door, ensure the locks do not prevent you and your family from exiting your home quickly in the event of an emergency.

Do not install additional locks on your sliding door that require a key to unlock the door. Locks with keys may be difficult to use in an emergency.

Ensure your family members know how to properly use the locks on your patio doors and practice using them! Make this part of your home evacuation plan.